Capital City Fire/Rescue

All of these components are integral of following Capital City Fire Rescue's mission statement through protection of lives and property with an emphasis on educating the community on all hazards and safety awareness. We strive to protect life and property by preventing emergencies before they happen. Every building in the City & Borough of Juneau where the public works, plays or spends time is subject to annual inspections. Private residences are not.

On the enforcement side, the Fire Marshal's Office works closely with city building inspectors to ensure all new commercial and residential construction within the City & Borough of Juneau meets the established fire code. This includes:

Testing and approval of fire protection systems

Plans review of new sprinkler systems and fire alarms

Inspection and testing of all sprinkler systems

Fire safety inspections for Commercial Occupancies and Day Care facilities

Below are links to our handouts that address general fire code requirements for various issues. We would like to remind you that since situations and conditions vary, there may be other requirements depending upon the specific circumstances. If you have any questions in regards to a specific situation, please feel free to contact the Fire Marshal's Office.

There are two different types of permits for open burning, depending upon the size and scope of your open burn.

Residential Burn Permit: The residential burn permit is for small backyard type of burns and burn barrels and is available online. To apply for a residential burn permit, click here

Development Burn Permit: The development burn permit is for the burning of uprooted trees, stumps or other natural vegitation in connection with construction of buildings, residential, commercial or industrial development, or the initial clearing of vegitation to enhance property value, etc. There is an application process and an associated fee with a development open burn.